$$$Pimco’s El-Erian Says 60% Chance of Fed Taper This Week [Bloomberg]

$$$J.P. Morgan Chase Sues FDIC Over Washington Mutual Claims [WSJ]

$$$Centerbridge Won't Proceed With Deal to Buy LightSquared [WSJ]

$$$One KKR Is Acquiring Another KKR. Which One Loses? [Bloomberg View/Matt]

$$$Lawyer for Santa Accused of Public Handj*b Demands Article Be Yanked [Gawker]

$$$London traders plead ‘not guilty’ to Libor manipulation charges [NYP]

$$$Despite Doldrums in Deal Activity, a Few Highlights This Year [Dealbook]

$$$Man Tried to Trade Live Alligator for Beer at Miami Store [NBC]